Open Day Krefeld Fire Department (Fire Station 4)

Family Day at the Krefeld Professional Fire Brigade

The Open Day of the Krefeld Professional Fire Brigade will take place in 2026 on Sunday, September 6, at Fire Station 4 on the street 'Zur Feuerwache 4' (Postal Code 47805). The station will become an open family program for a day — insights into the work of the professional fire brigade, modern emergency technology, and the daily lives of firefighters.

Vehicle Demonstrations and Displays

The professional fire brigade's fleet of vehicles is the main attraction: fire engines (LF), turntable ladders (DLK), rescue vehicles (RW), water tenders (TLF), ambulances, and special vehicles will be on display. During the day, demonstrations by the emergency services will take place — typically:

• Grease fires (an impactful demonstration of fire hazards in the kitchen)
• Car extrication with hydraulic rescue equipment (cutters and spreaders)
• Turntable ladder demonstration with rescue from great heights
• Hose attack with a C-hose live
• Fire alarm and respiratory protection training with opportunities to try

Activities for Children

The day is an experience for children: they can spray with the fire hose, try on a firefighter's helmet, ride up in the turntable ladder (with a firefighter), and participate in craft and drawing stations with the fire safety educator. At some open days, there is also the mascot 'Firefighter Dog Sammy' or similar children's program highlights.

Meeting the Emergency Services

A central value of the day: the encounter between citizens and the professional fire brigade. Firefighters answer questions — from 'How do you become a firefighter?' to 'How much does a turntable ladder cost?' to 'What do you do when no one is home?'. This direct interaction builds trust and promotes understanding of the need for professional fire protection and rescue structures.

Catering and Family Program

Typical offerings include: sausages from the grill, coffee and cake, a drinks stand, and usually a bouncy castle for the youngest visitors. Members of the Krefeld volunteer fire brigade often support the day with catering and entertainment.

Krefeld — Velvet and Silk City on the Lower Rhine

Krefeld is an independent city on the left bank of the Lower Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia, about 25 km northwest of Düsseldorf. With around 230,000 inhabitants, Krefeld is traditionally known as the 'Velvet and Silk City' — the textile industry shaped the city in the 19th century. Today, the chemical industry site in Uerdingen plays a central role. The Krefeld Professional Fire Brigade operates several fire stations — Fire Station 4 is one of them.

Free Admission

The Open Day is free of charge — admission is free. Families from Krefeld, the Viersen district, and the northern Rhineland traditionally use the date for a Sunday outing.